KR> Tiedowns
My KR-2 is finished and waiting for the inspection. Then, I realized that I had had a short circuit between the headphones. I did not provide for a means of attaching tiedown ropes or for jack points for lifting the mains off the ground. Any suggestions how I can tie the bird down without having to open my virgin wings? Jim Vance
KR> Tiedowns
Sir: One time at American Eagle a frantic gate agent called me to say there were 60 MPH gusts about the terminal and wanted to know what to do since the A/C were not tied down. I told him to put a sand bag on top of the wing every 4 feet or so, centered over the main spar. It saved the day. For right now, if you have this beautiful creature sitting outside with out a chaperon, what you might want to do is tie the main and tail gear down and then secure a long lick of foam on top of the main spar of each wing, until you get this figured out. -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JIM VANCE Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 3:26 PM To: krnet Subject: KR> Tiedowns My KR-2 is finished and waiting for the inspection. Then, I realized that I had had a short circuit between the headphones. I did not provide for a means of attaching tiedown ropes or for jack points for lifting the mains off the ground. Any suggestions how I can tie the bird down without having to open my virgin wings? Jim Vance ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Tiedowns
Hi Jim, I installed my tie downs like the "EZ" type aircraft. Drill a hole through the wing from top to bottom out near the end of the spar and just behind the spar. Flox in a piece of aluminum tubing with approx. a 3/8 ID hole. Once painted, it is hardly noticeable. Use some 3/32 or 1/8" cable and make a loop that extends through the hole from top to bottom and swag it together. Slide the loop of the cable through a large washer with a rubber pad for the top mount so as not to damage the finish and slide it through the hole, top to bottom. Then, just hook whatever you are using for the tie down on the looped portion of the cable that extends from the bottom of the wing. Clear as mud??? I use it on my KR and it works great. I stole the design from my Long EZ. If there are any EZ's in your area, check them out. It is light, EZ, and not too invasive. On a side note to all my friends out there, as of 10/20/2005 I am officially off contract after 12 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. It was a sad day indeed. Regards, Steve Glover KR-2 N902G Corona, Ca -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JIM VANCE Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:26 AM To: krnet Subject: KR> Tiedowns My KR-2 is finished and waiting for the inspection. Then, I realized that I had had a short circuit between the headphones. I did not provide for a means of attaching tiedown ropes or for jack points for lifting the mains off the ground. Any suggestions how I can tie the bird down without having to open my virgin wings? Jim Vance ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Tiedowns
Good idea Steve. I know that feeling after 27 years in the Corps. Semper Fi. Larry Lipe Carbondale,IL MSGT USMC(Ret) __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
KR> Tiedowns
Steve, Thanks for the great idea. I'll say three hail marys and punch some holes tomorrow. Ain't the KR net great? You can show your stupidity, and the whole gang jumps in to get you going. Jim Vance
KR> Tiedowns
For tiedowns I used pieces of 1/8" 4130 steel strip about a 5/8" inch wide and 3" long. I had 3/8" holes in each end and a twist in the middle. The top hole went under the head of the bottom forward wing attach bolt and the bottom hole was my tiedown. Since the hole was small on the bottom I used a clip on D ring in the hole and tied the rope on that. The twist in the middle was so the strip would have the narrow end facing into the wind while flying. For jacking I had a 1/4" threaded hole in the center of the axle shaft for attaching the wheel pant. I just screwed in a bolt and used that as my jack point. I jacked it with a 2 X 4 as a lever and I had a block of wood I would stick under the Diehl axle bracket on the other side of the wheel. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of JIM VANCE Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 7:26 AM To: krnet Subject: KR> Tiedowns My KR-2 is finished and waiting for the inspection. Then, I realized that I had had a short circuit between the headphones. I did not provide for a means of attaching tiedown ropes or for jack points for lifting the mains off the ground. Any suggestions how I can tie the bird down without having to open my virgin wings? Jim Vance ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
KR> Tiedowns
Jim If you're not using wheel pants you can just fabricate a bracket and bolt it to your undercarriage using the existing bolt locations on the lower leg. I also use this for a jack point if I need to remove the wheel. John The Martindale Family 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph: 61 2 66 584767 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au - Original Message - From: "JIM VANCE" To: "krnet" Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:46 AM Subject: KR> Tiedowns > Steve, > > Thanks for the great idea. I'll say three hail marys and punch some holes tomorrow. > > Ain't the KR net great? You can show your stupidity, and the whole gang jumps in to get you going. > > Jim Vance > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
